Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
Apex Companies Acquires ALTUS Environmental
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced that it has acquired ALTUS Environmental, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, based in Colorado, that provides environmental compliance, geologic, and professional... - September 02, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Hazmat Training Comes to Columbus
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Columbus, Ohio. - September 02, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Sustainable Hanger Program Diverts Billions of Plastic Hangers from Landfills
Starting next month, billions of one-use, virgin plastic hangers now going into landfills each year will be replaced by greener hangers through an innovative shipping and retailing program called Garments on Ditto, the outcome of a partnership between green product design company Ditto and supply chain leader OIA Global. - August 31, 2015 - Ditto Sustainable Brand Solutions
EMLab P&K Releases Zip Code-Based Mold Lab Report for Mold Testing in Nevada
MoldRANGE Local Climate report is now available to help mold testing professionals in Nevada. Mold lab report provides better insights for outdoor mold spore levels in the state. EMLab P&K offers Local Climate reports across entire contiguous U.S. - August 24, 2015 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
MuLondon Organic Skincare Joins SAFE New Zealand's Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide
MuLondon Skincare Latest Addition to SAFEshopper, SAFE's Cruelty-Free Guide for New Zealand Shoppers. - August 21, 2015 - MuLondon - Natural Organic Skincare
McKim & Creed, Inc. Names Chief Financial Officer
McKim & Creed, Inc., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based engineering, surveying and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., is pleased to announce that Christopher Nelson has joined the company as its chief financial officer. Nelson brings 20 years’ experience in the fields of... - August 20, 2015 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination
Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
Audubon International Staff Member Attains Elite National Certification
Joanna B. Nadeau, Director of Community Programs at Audubon International in Troy, NY has achieved a career milestone by completing the rigorous requirements for certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). She joins an elite membership of approximately 15,000... - August 19, 2015 - Audubon International
Large Scale Spills Cost the Environment and Someone's Wallet, But Whose?
Interactive Forensics Training Helps Professionals Solve Petroleum Contamination Cases - August 13, 2015 - Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education
Apex Ranking Soars Higher in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms List
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading national energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – ranked 68th among the nation’s Top 200 environmental firms, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine. In addition to climbing seven spots from its 2014... - August 12, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
GreenSoft Technology, Inc. Launches Smelter Validation Data Services
GreenSoft Technology, Inc., a leading provider of environmental compliance data services and software, has launched a new data service for conflict minerals compliance: Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation. In fulfillment of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Conflict Minerals section, it is necessary to implement a system of communicating with the disclosed SORs directly. GreenSoft offers an SOR Validation service to communicate with the SORs directly. - August 11, 2015 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
SunLight General Capital Breaks Ground on New Solar Project in Westminster, MA
SunLight General Capital, a NYC-based solar finance and development company, recently broke ground on a new solar energy system in Westminster, MA. The system will provide cheap, clean energy to local school districts and other municipal entities. - August 11, 2015 - SunLight General Capital
SpaceVR Launches Virtual Reality Space Exploration Project on Kickstarter
Campaign to fund company’s launch costs to put a 3D-printed camera mount and 360-degree camera on the International Space Station kicks off. - August 10, 2015 - SpaceVR
Advanced Film Solutions Exhibiting Tampa Home & Garden Show Labor Day Weekend
Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay Window Film announced that they will be exhibiting their energy savings solar safety window films at the Tampa Home & Garden Show, September 4 - 6, 2015. Tampa's hottest deals and the best ROI of any home retrofit product will be displayed. Mike Feldman,... - August 05, 2015 - Advanced Film Solutions
GMO Free Lancaster County Finds RoundUp in Mothers' Breast Milk
GMO Free Lancaster County did the first ever testing of the breast milk of Lancaster mothers for the presence of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s flagship herbicide, Roundup. The mother with the highest detectable level of glyphosate in her breast milk, 91 parts per billion, is a farmer who lives and works on a farm in Lancaster County and is living with the heartbreak of an infant with cancer. - August 05, 2015 - GMO Free Lancaster County
Michael Baugher Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael Baugher of Glenville, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the solar power field. About Michael Baugher Mr. Baugher is the Owner of Photoelectric Manufacturing Consultant Co. He... - August 04, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Enterprises TV Show Reviews Indoor Air Quality Solutions
The Enterprises TV show will review indoor air quality solutions for homes and offices in a segment to air soon. - August 02, 2015 - Enterprises TV
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins Prestigious Group of Leave No Trace Master Educator Providers
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has named the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) a Master Educator Course Provider. As just one of 11 organizations in the United States authorized to lead Master Educator courses, the ATC will offer a variety of Leave No Trace courses to partners, the... - August 01, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
CIGS and CPV Are Winning the Patent Competition Among the Alternative Solar Technologies
Alternative solar technologies have been evolving rapidly in a fierce competition to lead in taking over the solar market from the conventional crystalline silicon (x-Si). After analyzing over 10,000 patents filed by global alternative solar PV technology developers in the past five years (2010... - July 23, 2015 - Innova Research
Swiss Innovator AquaSPE Launches AI Platform to Solve the World’s Water Crisis
The Water Network, knowledge-sharing platform by AquaSPE, adds artificial intelligence tools to aid global water professionals in solving the water crisis. - July 19, 2015 - AquaSPE AG
Ralph E. Driear Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ralph E. Driear of Kalispell, Montana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of environmental consulting. About Ralph E. Driear Mr. Driear has over 35 years experience in the environmental... - July 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Freshwater Consulting Distributing LG Sonic in Canada
Freshwater Consulting is excited to announce the distributorship of LG Sonic in Canada. LG Sonic is designed and built in the Netherlands and is an environmentally friendly solution to control algae in dugouts, storm ponds, lakes and reservoirs by making use of ultrasonic technology. The... - July 17, 2015 - Freshwater Consulting
EnSite, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Southwest Florida
Design, planning and engineering firm deepens it roots for the next decade - July 16, 2015 - EnSite, Inc.
SCIenergy Selected to Certify Projects with Quality Assurance Credential - New Partnership with Investor Confidence Project
SCIenergy is proud to announce their selection as a certifier for the Investor Confidence Project. The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is an Environmental Defense Fund initiative designed to grow investment in energy efficiency nationwide by increasing building owner and investor confidence in... - July 15, 2015 - SCIenergy, Inc.
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Source Molecular Blitzes Through Conferences in Georgia and Florida
Source Molecular Corporation attended two back-to-back conferences in Atlanta, Georgia and Ft. Myers, Florida last month to bring microbial source tracking – a set of techniques used to determine the sources of fecal indicator bacteria in the environment – closer to water... - July 09, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Apex Companies Acquires InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced today that it has acquired InterTech Environmental & Engineering, LLC, a 48-person environmental management firm specializing in the oil and gas sector. Founded in... - July 06, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
American Society for the Protection of Nature's Founder Earns His Doctorate
The American Society for the Protection of Nature (ASPN) is pleased to announce that its Founder and current CEO, James Hewitt was awarded his Doctorate from Concordia in Public Administration. Mr Hewitt states, "Hopefully now that I am finally done with my education I can put it to good use... - July 04, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Granted First Ever Strathmore's Who’s Who Offshoot Webpage
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been granted the Strathmore’s Who’s Who first ever offshoot webpage, honoring a lifetime of achievement in Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry. - July 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Internet of Stings; WiFi for Your Beehive
New Zealand based beekeeping technology company, Hivemind Ltd, have released a new WiFi beehive scale and smartphone app that will allow urban beekeepers, bee educators and researchers, to better monitor their bees and more easily share their knowledge about these vitally important pollinators. A crowdfunding campaign for the product is currently live on the indiegogo platform here: www.indiegogo.com/at/wifibees - June 30, 2015 - Hivemind
Evening Programs at Appalachian Trail Biennial Conference Feature Music, Inspiration and Adventure
Experience live music, comedy and informative and inspirational presentations about the great outdoors during the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Biennial Conference “Hiking Through History,” held at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Events start at 8 p.m. each evening... - June 27, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Audubon International Brings New Staff on Board
Audubon International Hires Two New Staff Members Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of two new staff members as the organization continues to achieve its environmental mission. Meaghan Wilkins has joined the organization as the new Communications Coordinator and Daron Blake... - June 27, 2015 - Audubon International
Religious Communicators Discuss Care for the Environment
The Religion Communicators Council exists to spread the good news to the world. Its members come from all religious groups and work in various public relations arenas. - June 27, 2015 - Religion Communicators Council
Volunteers Along Appalachian Trail Remove Thousands of Pounds of Invasive Garlic Mustard
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is proud to announce that a total of 2,772 pounds of the invasive, non-native plant garlic mustard have been removed from the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor. The removal efforts, carried out by 169 volunteers who contributed more than 750 hours, were part... - June 26, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Newcomer Tick to the Northeast Brings New, Very Serious Concerns
Though the Lone Star tick doesn’t transmit Lyme disease, it brings several new threats to the tick scene in the Northeast. It is most commonly believed that climate change, which is having a major impact on tick populations in general, is the main cause of their spread. They have made their way in significant numbers as far north as Maine, and are known for some unique characteristics. - June 26, 2015 - Environmental Health Services, Inc.
Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community Hosts Third Annual Hike and Community Picnic July 25
The Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community™ invites hiking enthusiasts to celebrate the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) by participating in the third annual Appalachian Trail Hike and Community Picnic at Benedict Pond in Beartown State Forest on Saturday, July 25. A number of hikes will be... - June 25, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Global LEAP, ClimateWorks, and CLASP Spearhead Groundbreaking Energy Access Program
Program to help organize and drive growth of off-grid renewable energy and appliance market - June 24, 2015 - CLASP
ASCE Webinar Series to Highlight Importance of Source Identification
Source identification plays a crucial role in stormwater management and this will be one of the topics for discussion in a four-part webinar series. - June 21, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Clarke County, Virginia Becomes Newest Appalachian Trail Community™
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with Clarke County, Virginia to enhance the conservation of the Appalachian Trail. - June 20, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
SolarCraft Helps Redwood Credit Union Save Energy & Money
North Bay Credit Union Makes the Switch to Solar Power. - June 19, 2015 - SolarCraft
Church of Scientology Has Open House Centered on Better Care for Environment
The Nashville Church of Scientology held an open house with guest speakers during World Environment Day. The subject was a need for change. - June 18, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Rentricity to Push Further Into Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Market
Richmond Irrigation Company of Utah to develop Flow-to-Wire system to improve energy efficiency. - June 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
Lumber Imports to China Were Close to Record High in April; Russia, Sweden and Finland Increased Shipments the Most
In April, the import volume of softwood lumber by China reached its second highest level on record as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Importation during the first four months this year was 2.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, with Russian sawmills increasing their shipments by over 13 percent. Import prices in April were at their lowest level since 2012. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from the US Increased for the 12th Consecutive Quarter in the 4Q/14
North American pellet exports were 22 percent higher in 2014 than in the previous year, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. While US shipments have been on a steady rise for three years, Canadian export volumes trended downward during 2014. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Osprey Point is Re-Certified as an Audubon International Classic Sanctuary
Osprey Point Golf Course was recently re-certified as a Classic Sanctuary after an on-site review by Audubon International. Osprey Point was the first certified Classic project in the state of Florida and only the second in the United States. Participating in the site review with Classic Program... - June 13, 2015 - Audubon International
de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Sponsors Florida Chamber’s Environmental Permitting Summer School
The law firm of de la Parte & Gilbert is pleased to sponsor the Florida Chamber’s 29th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School. The conference is produced by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc. (FENI) and is attended by more than 850 consultants, engineers, developers,... - June 13, 2015 - de la Parte & Gilbert
Marine Mammal Fundraiser Gets Support from Reviva Labs
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Brigantine, N.J., its staff, and patients has expressed their gratitude to Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., for their continuing support of the non-profit organization. Recently Reviva Labs gave their Vitamin E Sticks to runners participating in MMSC’s... - June 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Environmental Health Services Fighting a Much Bigger Threat Than Ticks
EHS practices sustainability on every level to set a standard in the fight against a dual threat of ticks and global warming. - June 12, 2015 - Environmental Health Services, Inc.